Alliance Clinic Dietitian or Nurse

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and 11 Company Paid Holi

Short-Term Disability (After 1 Year of

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Dental (Voluntary Coverage)

Job summary

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) is seeking an Alliance Clinic Dietitian or Nurse for a full-time role in Cedar Rapids, IA. The position involves delivering nutrition education for the WIC and Maternal Child Health programs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Dietetics/Nutrition with RD/RDN (or LD) licensure, or an Associate's in Nursing with Iowa RN licensure. The role requires scheduling flexibility and a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition; RD/RDN or LD license required.
• RN with Iowa license also eligible.
• Ability to communicate with diverse low-income populations.
• Complete required trainings (Bloodborne Pathogen, Child Abuse Reporter) on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition education for WIC & Maternal Child Health programs.
• Assess nutritional risks and provide nutrition services to the target community.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver comprehensive nutrition services.

Skills

Communication

Diversity awareness

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition (RD/RDN)

Licensed Dietitian (LD) in Iowa

Associate's Degree in Nursing (RN) in Iowa

Job description

Brief Description

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of families and individuals in our communities across nine counties. We believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside for-profit businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and local community members to create stronger, healthier communities.

Position Overview Application Deadline: October 25, 2026. Job Title: Alliance Clinic Dietitian or Nurse. Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Pay Range: $30.07 hourly.

Position Goal The Alliance Clinic Dietitian or Nurse is responsible for conducting all aspects of the nutrition education component and process of assessing nutritional risks associated with the WIC & Maternal Child Health programs, in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to provide nutrition services to the target community.

Company Paid Benefits

What HACAP is proud to offer you:

• Paid Time Off and 11 Company Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability (After 1 Year of Employment)
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental (Voluntary Coverage)

Voluntary Insurance Plans

• Health and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Retirement Savings Options

• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) or 403(b) plan with a generous company match of or up to 9.44% of your gross wage

Additional Benefits

• Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University

Qualifications & Conditions Of Employment

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition. Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Must be a Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the state of Iowa or can obtain license by the Iowa Board of Dietetic Examiners within the first six months of employment.

OR

• Minimum of Associate's Degree in Nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Iowa.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to communicate and work effectively with a diverse population of low-income individuals with possible language/cultural barriers.
• Complete Bloodborne Pathogen training within ten days of employment and updated annually.
• Complete Child Abuse Reporter training within six (6) months of employment and update every three (3) years.
• Completion of required continuing education hours to retain state licensure.
• TB testing at hire.
• Willing to work flexible hours including early evenings.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation to use on the job.
• Valid car insurance.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity HACAP is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with HACAP. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, please contact HACAP's Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail].

For more information about HACAP, please visit our website at https://www.hacap.org

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement via email that their application has been received. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be notified.